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Chris Strauss 1-17-08 Aerothermodynamics-Rocket Geometry Scaling Vanguard. Used Vanguard and Purdue Hybrid Rocket dimensions and payload masses to calculate linear regression equations. Results:. Linear Scaling of Vanguard. Aerothermodynamics. Problem Encountered.
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Chris Strauss1-17-08Aerothermodynamics-Rocket GeometryScaling Vanguard AAE 450 Spring 2008
Used Vanguard and Purdue Hybrid Rocket dimensions and payload masses to calculate linear regression equations Results: Linear Scaling of Vanguard AAE 450 Spring 2008 Aerothermodynamics
Problem Encountered • Linear scaling method does not work well for small payload masses Future Work • Refine scaling functions to work for small payload masses AAE 450 Spring 2008 Aerothermodynamics
Regression Equations • Overall Length: • 1st Stage Length: AAE 450 Spring 2008 Aerothermodynamics
Regression Equations • 1st Stage Diameter: • 2nd Stage Length: • 2nd Stage Diameter: • 3rd Stage Length: • 3rd Stage Diameter: AAE 450 Spring 2008
Regression Plots AAE 450 Spring 2008
Regression Plots AAE 450 Spring 2008
Regression Plots AAE 450 Spring 2008
Regression Plots AAE 450 Spring 2008
Regression Plots AAE 450 Spring 2008
Regression Plots AAE 450 Spring 2008
Regression Plots AAE 450 Spring 2008
Sources • Wade, M., “Vanguard”, 1997-2007. [http://www.astronautix.com/lvs/vanguard.htm] • Tsohas, J., “AAE 450 Spacecraft Design Spring 2008: Guest Lecture Space Launch Vehicle Design”, 2008 AAE 450 Spring 2008